Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to a comedy set in the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers from writer Elaine Ko and executive producer Mindy Kaling
The untitled, half-hour series is inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that together run one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports. The workplace comedy follows fictional team governor Eliza Reed as she navigates NBA ownership and family drama with her best friend by her side. Netflix has given the show a 10 episode order.
Ko is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. Kaling will executive produce under her Kaling International banner. Jeanie Buss, president of the Lakers, will also executive produce along with Lakers executive director Linda Rambis as well as Howard Klein of 3 Arts. Jordan Rambis will produce. Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal, will produce.
The series expands Kaling’s relationship with Netflix, as she recently co-created the streamer’s teen dramedy “Never Have I Ever.” Kaling is also the showrunner and executive producer on the series. Season 1 debuted in July 2020, while Season 2 will debut on July 15.Ko was most recently a writer and executive producer on the hit ABC sitcom “Modern Family.” She is credited with writing 28 episodes of the beloved series during her time there, in addition to directing two episodes.
, including: John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Bo Burnham as Larry Bird, and Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss.
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